Kotoko to face Algerian side ES Setif in Confederations Cup knock stage
8th January 2021
Kumasi Asante Kotoko will have to negotiate a tricky tie against Algerian giants ES Setif in the CAF Confederations Cup play off.
Kotoko were eliminated from the CAF Champions League against Al Hilal Omdurman after failing to raise a team in the second leg clash against the Sudanese side after losing the first leg tie at home.
The Ghanaian giants who have hinted of their readiness to challenge the manner of their elimination against Al Hilal will face ES Setif on 14th February,2021 before traveling to Algeria on the 21st February,2021.
There was a lot of confusion as to Kotoko's elimination from the CAF Champions League in the second leg against Al Hilal after tests conducted by the Sudanese side proved Kotoko had seven players testing positive while four officials were also positive.
Kotoko have vehemently protested the results of the COVID-19 tests as they suspect foul play from the home team.
Facing ES Setif will be another daunting task for Kumasi Asante Kotoko who have shown they lack they lack the wherewithal to defeat North African sides.
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